Shido failed to react for a moment.
Miku nodded as she answered.
"Yes... you said that even if I lost this 'voice,' even if everyone else stopped caring about me, you would still be my fan. That was... true, right?"
"Of course!"
He had indeed said that, and Shido nodded firmly.
Those hadn't been empty words meant to humor or flatter her.
Honestly, Miku's songs had moved even Shido, who normally paid hardly any attention to idols.
"..."
Staring straight into Shido's face, Miku gave him a carefree smile.
"That's all I need... you kept your promise to me, and you even risked your life to protect me when I was in danger.
If it's you, then it's all right... you're someone I can trust!"
With that, Miku hugged Shido again.
"Even if I lose this 'voice,' even if everyone is willing to listen to me sing—all I need is you...
If that moment really comes, I'll sing for you and you alone!"
"Miku..."
Shido pressed his lips together softly and tried to return her embrace.
But before his hands could touch Miku, Lingmeng spoke from beside him with a kindly expression.
"My, my~ You two certainly are close. Getting a girl to say she'll 'sing for you and you alone'... looks like Lord Shido has gotten even better at picking up girls."
Shido instantly stopped moving his hands.
He sensed that the mood had taken a dangerous turn.
It wasn't just Lingmeng. Tohka, Yoshino, Yoshino, Kotori, the Yamai Sisters, and Mana all spoke up too.
"Hmm... so Miku is going to fight me over Shido too?"
"It looks that way..."
"Ohoho, looks like you've got another rival! You'll have to keep trying, Yoshino!"
"Oh my, looks like Shido Itsuka's harem has gained another member?"
"Heh heh... does the Witch